Water safety

Water Safety Risks &

Precautions

7th Grade

Water SafetyStatistics Drowning

Precautionary measures Conclusion

StatisticsDrowning is the 2nd leading cause of unintentional injury-related deaths in the U.S.

Who’s at Risk?Inability to swim or overestimation of swimming capabilitiesRisk-taking behavior, including the use of alcohol and illicit drugsInadequate adult supervision of childrenTrauma (such as a physical injury), seizures, stroke, heart attack or heart arrhythmia"Shallow water blackout" in which swimmers hyperventilate in order to swim longer under water. This can lead to a lack of oxygen in the brain and loss of consciousness.Hypothermia, or lowered body temperature. This can lead to heart arrhythmia and rapid exhaustion.

Anatomy of a Hot Market

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the

United States for persons aged 1–19 years and the fifth leading

cause of death for newborns and infants aged <1 year. This report

describes 10-year trends in unintentional injury deaths among

persons aged 0–19 years.

DrowningDrowning the “Silent Killer.”

Here’s what to look for: Vertical in the water, head back ,

arms out, working to keep head out of water.

In an Emergency:Do not attempt to rescue a drowning person while in the water yourself unless you are trained to do so and have lifesaving equipment. People who are drowning may panic and pull you underwater with them; dangerous circumstances - such as strong currents or rip tides - may also endanger you.If possible, reach out with or throw an object that floats to the person from a secure out-of-water position, such as a boat, a swimming pool ladder or a dock.For a person pulled from the water, tilt the head back, lift the chin and check for breathing and other signs of life. Expel fluid or other objects from the mouth.If the person is not breathing, give two slow rescue breaths. If rescue breaths go in, give CPR. If rescue breaths do not go in, reposition the airway and reattempt.If the person is still not breathing after rescue breaths are administered, see Unconscious Choking.

Precautionary Measures

Know swimming safety rules & follow them

Avoid high risk behaviors

Swim with a buddyRespect the waterRespect the weather

Conclusion

Learn how to swimSwim with a buddyHeed warning flagsKnow the rip currentUse life jacketsLearn boating safety